What's In My Wallet Sept 2021 | Are Airport Lounges Worth It?

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

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  • @AskSebby
    @AskSebby  3 года назад +8

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  • @mrgiovanny
    @mrgiovanny 3 года назад +25

    Covers every subject about credit, credit cards- etc! Lounges, points, worth getting- etc etc
    Truly the goat 🐐

  • @MarkReese
    @MarkReese 3 года назад +68

    Looks like the United Club is doing a great job of pre-packaged food (translation: take it with you on your flight) 😁✈️

  • @JayG_
    @JayG_ 3 года назад +13

    Tried the card-match tool on your website and was pre-approved for the 150k offer. Holding off though as I don’t travel enough right now to justify the fee. Thanks for being a trusted source in the travel space. You Always put out quality content with correct information.

  • @CaseySpeaks6
    @CaseySpeaks6 3 года назад +4

    Freedom (5x groceries)
    CSR (3x Restaurants)
    Costco (4x Gas/ 2x Costco)
    Platinum (Big Purchases)
    Freedom Unlimited (everything else)
    Great video! I really like seeing the different lounges.

    • @faywhite7886
      @faywhite7886 3 года назад +1

      Amex BBP (2X) for everything else.

  • @christodang
    @christodang 3 года назад +6

    Lounges are one of those things I think I don't need and then I'm happy I have access I do need them. I've done a few longer term trips in the last year (due to quarantine restrictions) and it's just one less thing to think of the day you leave your apartment for 3+ weeks "oh I don't have to worry about food I can just empty my fridge the day before and eat at the lounge". Same thing when you're on weird or awkward layovers having lounge access just opens up more possibilities.

  • @stephen-finance
    @stephen-finance 3 года назад +21

    Love the lounge experience reviews! I have been considering getting the platinum at some point, so it's nice to see what you actually get with the travel perks! Thanks Sebby

  • @docsays
    @docsays 3 года назад +2

    just changed my card strategy. now im going with:
    Citi Premier - 3x gas, groceries, & hotels
    Sapphire Pref - 3x dining, streaming, & 2x flights
    Andrews VS - 3x walmart, 1.5x anything else
    Discover Miles - 1.5x back up
    have other cards, but only those make it into Doc's wallet.

  • @roburb73
    @roburb73 3 года назад +22

    The Salt Lake City sky club is my home airport, so that’s pretty much where I spent the majority of my time. I enjoy it, but like you said it’s probably more because it’s new. Spent some time in Boston’s sky club, pretty good food and was not as full as I expected. In my opinion, sky clubs in centurion clubs are still better than sitting out in a crowd at airport :-)

    • @bennytdi
      @bennytdi 3 года назад +3

      I got my Lounge access at the beginning of Covid so I havent been able to take advantage of it. I'll be Checking out The Sky Club in Salt Lake next month. I moved out of Utah before they finished the new airport so im looking forward to seeing everything.

  • @eddiemurray3978
    @eddiemurray3978 3 года назад +5

    Love when you give first hand insight like this, I feel like I get a pretty gauge of what to expect when I get to the lounge. Thanks for sharing!

  • @juliogonzalez9442
    @juliogonzalez9442 3 года назад +7

    I like sitting at that table in IAH Centurion. I miss flying from there, hopefully Amex builds a Centurion lounge in Austin someday.

  • @DeborahE7
    @DeborahE7 3 года назад +3

    My family loved the Salt Lake City Delta lounge in July this year as we also had a layover there. Biggest lounge we’ve ever seen!

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  3 года назад +3

      Loved it! Felt more like an international lounge vs regular SkyClub.

    • @hsdxb
      @hsdxb 3 года назад

      see Emirates First Class Lounge In Dubai, now that is something else

  • @JamminJim19
    @JamminJim19 3 года назад

    Was just at Centurion Las Vegas and Phoenix yesterday. Not crowded at all but the lunch at the Centurion Lounge Phoenix was lacking.

  • @miyajij
    @miyajij 3 года назад +2

    Just visited (early Sept) SEA Centurion and LAS Centurion lounges - both are back to full buffet style and no restricted seating. Only had food in SEA, which was decent (breakfast included a veggie fritata, blueberry chia seed pudding, and orange + some vegetable shooter), but not as good as my go-to paid option (Floret has amazing avocado toast). LAS is huge and the food looked good, but I had already ate that morning via my FHR breakfast credit. I'm lucky to have SEA as my home airport, so love the lounge option.

  • @ScrazedHD
    @ScrazedHD 3 года назад

    Current Newbie Setup(September):
    Discover IT - 5% Dining, Takeout, and Ordering this month
    Chase Freedom Flex -5% Groceries this month
    Costco Visa - 4% Gas
    Cit Double Cash -2% everything else
    Backup: Amex Gold 4% Dining, And Groceries

  • @TomSramekJr
    @TomSramekJr 3 года назад +4

    Got into the Centurion Lounge in Seattle. Good food, decent drink (non-alcoholic) and pretty good seating. Still pretty reticent to dine in a room with others during Covid.

  • @hsbthree
    @hsbthree 3 года назад +4

    Houston is my home Centurion Lounge the service is excellent. The food, the drinks and the ability to not deal with a crowded terminal the Platinum Card is a must for me.

    • @gummybear41283
      @gummybear41283 3 года назад

      I must have went to the other lounge in Houston, it was packed and they had no food

  • @WaterYourSoil
    @WaterYourSoil 3 года назад +1

    Nice. I'll be visiting the Houston Centurion Lounge and Sky Club soon. Hopefully the food options are good on that day as well.

  • @jarrodcrano2291
    @jarrodcrano2291 3 года назад +1

    DFW Centurion lounge still serves you the buffet but you can hang out. Also the spa is closed still but reopening in 2 weeks. I was there yesterday so this is up to date info.

  • @Jules-fr5gm
    @Jules-fr5gm 3 года назад +2

    Why I think lounge access isn’t worth it: who actually plans to be in the airport long enough to enjoy spending time in the lounge (arriving early or long layover)

    • @Jules-fr5gm
      @Jules-fr5gm 3 года назад

      @@benchoflemons398 - I understand these cards primarily benefit frequent flyers. I personally avoid layovers unless it’s a long haul flight. If long haul (which I limit to a few/year), lounge will come in handy. Otherwise , if a layover is unavoidable (I’m in a midsized city), I limit to 1 hour. I also get to the airport no more than 45 min-1hr, given I have status and TSA pre-check to speed me through lines.
      But seriously, if you’re in the airport that often to get frequent flyer status and plan to have long layovers or arrive hours early to enjoy the lounge, I’m trying to find out how I can get as much disposable time in my day that I can afford using up that much time.

  • @JacobKustra
    @JacobKustra 3 года назад +15

    Love it! I’m almost done with my Chase trifecta and just recently got the platinum! I love it so far and can’t wait to use the lounge/travel benefits! I have absolutely loved my credit card journey and definitely thank you for help when I was starting off!

    • @kubatik1674
      @kubatik1674 3 года назад +1

      Is the platinum worth the large fee?

    • @JacobKustra
      @JacobKustra 3 года назад +1

      @@kubatik1674 for me it is! I was able to justify it using the credits/benefits it provides!

  • @john7m7usa
    @john7m7usa 3 года назад +6

    Just applied for a Chase Sapphire Preferred card last night, let’s see if I get approved.
    No relationship with Chase rn but they emailed me a pre-approved offer for a CSR card (it was just too much for me so I went CSP instead).

  • @jeffs.3348
    @jeffs.3348 3 года назад +1

    That SLC Lounge is actually nice! Having good lounge experiences right now in SLC and Las Vegas personally.

  • @osikanii
    @osikanii 3 года назад +1

    Chicks dig lounges. If you have a female travel companion, she loves the concept of a Centurion lounge to relax in. Try it.

  • @wannabedal-adx458
    @wannabedal-adx458 3 года назад

    Good to know about SLC and IAH Sky Clubs. Mid-pandemic the Sky Club at DCA was a very light buffet but still a nice location. The Sky Clubs at ATL and DTW (mid-pandemic) had limited food options, but were fair. I am hoping things improve eventually. My Card are Gold, Platinum, CSP, and WOH. I just finished getting the $15K free weekend night from my Surpass card so it will only be used as my gas card (when not staying at a Hilton of course).

  • @emilyhawk3387
    @emilyhawk3387 3 года назад +2

    recently used both the JFK and PHX Centurion lounges, and everything was normal and lovely! Way worth it to be in a lounge over general boarding area during COVID times....

    • @o.c.g.m9426
      @o.c.g.m9426 3 года назад

      Yes exactly lol. Went to Italy in July for 8 days and stayed in Lufthansa lounge at JFK. Ate drank & watched sports feet up shoes off

  • @bmitchmd
    @bmitchmd 3 года назад

    That flight attendant is awesome. He compliments almost everybody as they come on board in a very flamboyant way!

  • @oazizpharmd2993
    @oazizpharmd2993 3 года назад +1

    My lounge experience has been varied. In my first experience in a lounge I actually did meet a celebrity so that spoiled me for future lounge visits. I found that lounges were much easier to go to before we had children but since we now have children I don’t really have time to take advantage of these benefits. Also don’t want to be “that guy” whose children destroy a lounge. Once my kids are older and a little better behaved I may start going back to lounges again.

  • @creestoavila4173
    @creestoavila4173 3 года назад

    just started watching your channel after i got an amex gold for a month, you got a like and sub just off you saying you took a trip in houston. much love

  • @MBNeal
    @MBNeal 3 года назад

    1.Amex Platinum (lots of flights so, lounge)
    2. AADVANTAGE (because status an 5 long layovers in ORD or DAL)
    3. Discover (everyday)

    • @mickylord21
      @mickylord21 3 года назад

      Which discover and why?

    • @MBNeal
      @MBNeal 3 года назад

      @@mickylord21 5x back rotation cash back categories

  • @jazzbassist
    @jazzbassist 2 года назад

    I'd love to check out these lounges, but I rarely fly out of state and the one city I do fly out of has an Alaska Airlines lounge which looks alright at best.

  • @matthewwalter3081
    @matthewwalter3081 3 года назад +2

    Traveled internationally a couple times this summer going through Istanbul. Really enjoyed being able to use the Turkish Airways lounge in Istanbul, which is one of my favorites-great food there! The United Club membership through the Chase United Club Infinite Visa card gives you access to all Star Alliance lounges worldwide while I’m working on my Star Alliance Gold Status. I really like that about the United card as opposed to the Amex Delta Reserve/Platinum cards where you only get access to Delta lounges.

    • @gardeningwithhiro865
      @gardeningwithhiro865 3 года назад

      Can you explain the steps to get this type of access? Or where I can find this info? Thank you

    • @matthewwalter3081
      @matthewwalter3081 3 года назад

      @@gardeningwithhiro865 three ways: get Star Alliance Gold Status, pay for United Club membership, or get the United Club Visa card.

    • @gummybear41283
      @gummybear41283 3 года назад

      does it let you upgrade to Business or first class? I hate flying coach

  • @tromsyo1
    @tromsyo1 3 года назад +1

    Man, if you drink alcohol (as many do) and have just a couple of drinks at the centurion lounges (actual cocktails though their beer and wine is also very good) that is easily $30-40. These valuations are quite personalized. In general, if you do more than 5 flights a year it’s more than worth it.

  • @fred-chang
    @fred-chang 3 года назад +3

    Looks like a fun trip! Still need to try the Delta lounges at some point...

  • @ConstantPoints
    @ConstantPoints 3 года назад

    Travel credit cards with flexible currencies are the best overall cards to have regardless if you travel or not! My wallet didn't change at all even when on lockdown!

  • @cjcab3158
    @cjcab3158 3 года назад +1

    I loved the PHX Centurion lounge. SeaTac Centurions lounge was small,dirty, and too crowded when I went. The Alaska lounge in Sea Tac is the better way to go for sure!

  • @jashsu
    @jashsu 3 года назад

    Now that Shake Shack is in SF, surely the value is there.

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  3 года назад

      On a side note, the Marina Shake Shack is the worst run I've ever been to: www.yelp.com/biz/shake-shack-san-francisco-3

  • @MsCub2010
    @MsCub2010 3 года назад

    We’re back. I loved these videos.

  • @fullspectrum2752
    @fullspectrum2752 3 года назад

    Same for me, cards have not changed much since the start of COVID. Started traveling and TG for lounges. Still worth it, been to some you have gone to as well but Denver just opened there Centurion and the United clubs there too are good. Dallas and Houston are good but IAD is not great when it comes to clubs so that is sad. All in all still worth it to get a break and get out from all the groups plus you still have better bathrooms too.

  • @alexsolano2743
    @alexsolano2743 3 года назад +7

    I’m literally binge watching your channel! Love all the content so far! So far in my wallet I am sporting a AMEX Gold card because I’m a foodie and love eating out and actually just picked up Apple credit card for the cash back on gas! Living in LA, I need as much help as possible!

    • @ElisaCavaliere
      @ElisaCavaliere 3 года назад

      apple credit card for gas? do tell why ? I have an Apple Card and never thought to use it for gas.

  • @joeyrincon
    @joeyrincon 3 года назад +1

    The return. 👏🏼

  • @be14mi
    @be14mi 3 года назад

    I have an American Express Gold card and a Chase Freedom Unlimited Visa. Going to spend some time cleaning up my credit score a bit and paying off some debt. Next year I want to upgrade the Freedom Unlimited Visa to a Chase Sapphire Reserve Visa Infinite card.

  • @Ahappylizard
    @Ahappylizard 3 года назад

    Haha I just had that same flight attendant on my Delta flight a couple weeks ago.

  • @moneymoses
    @moneymoses 3 года назад +2

    this is exactly the video I was waiting for

  • @E-UNIT127
    @E-UNIT127 3 года назад

    Hey Sebby! It was cool seeing you at Gong Cha in Houston!

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  3 года назад +1

      Nice meeting you too, Evan! :)

  • @Ly35NY
    @Ly35NY 3 года назад

    Amex Platinum and Gold. Capital One Quick Silver and Savor One.

  • @MK-vj1wd
    @MK-vj1wd 3 года назад

    The more you upload the more I become in love with this channel

  • @luislan9802
    @luislan9802 3 года назад

    Started traveling and shooting for Hawaii Airlines plat status before the end of the year

  • @jachen84
    @jachen84 3 года назад +1

    7 sausages and 4 bowls of bisque? Absolute unit

  • @edwink1467
    @edwink1467 3 года назад +1

    Nice Ferragamo wallet! I have a similar one ;)

  • @mayloop123
    @mayloop123 3 года назад +1

    Does he have a video on how to get an airport lounge?

  • @roybrown503
    @roybrown503 3 года назад

    Since I just have the Amex Delta Platinum the Sky Club access is $39.00 per person. I normally can't justify that expense especially with a short layover and with my wife traveling with me. Recently however we had to be at O'hare a few hours before our flight and I went ahead and spent the $78.00 for my wife and I. Still not a good value but 5 hours later because of a flight delay we were very happy we were in the lounge. The food was very good and while a bit crowded was a much better experience than sitting at the terminal. Value can be measured in different ways and in this case, we felt the money was well spent.

  • @Tierhog774
    @Tierhog774 3 года назад

    Chase Sapphire. Considering reserve. Two trips to Florida from California. Been a dry year so far.

  • @thegolfingtrucker850
    @thegolfingtrucker850 3 года назад +1

    I looked up when he said - I spent 4 days in Houston getting stuffed with meat.. - You're funny

  • @candiceabr
    @candiceabr 3 года назад

    Not sure if I’m the only one but have not yet made it into the centurion lounge
    There was a 1 hour wait to get into the one in Charlotte. Same in Phoenix and then it closed while I was on the waiting list.

  • @aaronsegovia3727
    @aaronsegovia3727 3 года назад

    Glad you enjoyed the pho here in Houston it’s the best !!!!

  • @jjustin5177
    @jjustin5177 3 года назад

    Hi Sebby Just got back from vacation Tampa to Boston tampa airport lounge they gave us (2) $25.00 coupons for a restaurant to have breakfast it was great. The Boston lounge was also okay

  • @anasryadi8545
    @anasryadi8545 3 года назад

    My home airport is LAX so no lounges for me. My wallet has Amex gold, Chase sapphire, AirFrance Mastercard and a bunch of order cards not worth mentioning

  • @Spencerwalker21
    @Spencerwalker21 3 года назад +1

    Hi sebby I was wondering should I get the chase freedom flex now or wait till it's closer to black Friday. I'm planning on buying a gaming chair and mainly want to use the flex for the intro offer. Will the offer get better towards holidays. Pretty new to credit cards I just got the amex blue cash preferred.

  • @aslprobro
    @aslprobro 3 года назад +5

    The food is what usually makes the American Express platinum card worth it for me. When I go to airport lounges, I usually eat a good amount. When I don’t go to the lounge because I have family with me or something, the food in the airport is so expensive. So after two or three trips a year, I’ve already eaten my whole American can express annual fee just in food and coffee in the airport LOL totally worth it.

  • @SuperNovember28
    @SuperNovember28 3 года назад

    Well Hartford lounge has been closed for almost two years and I am disappointing

  • @Mavvrn
    @Mavvrn 3 года назад

    Love your channel! Are you guys working on an app!?

  • @timkeith7201
    @timkeith7201 3 года назад

    So this is our first time going into a Delta lounge we are sky mile members and also American Express platinum sky Miles card holders is there a charge for us to go into this lounge and if I want to bring my two adult children is there a charge for them as well?
    will be going to Seattle to Orlando how do I do this?

  • @jeffreywilliams9220
    @jeffreywilliams9220 3 года назад +1

    Always appreciate the content 📊💳

  • @aaliyahhernandez223
    @aaliyahhernandez223 3 года назад

    The captins accent is hilarious hahaha

  • @erp2432
    @erp2432 3 года назад

    Looks like Delta Lounge offers much better food than United Club. How do Delta Lounges compare to Amex Centurion lounges? Thinking about getting Amex Platinum next year so I’m curious.

  • @pulherst
    @pulherst 3 года назад

    Agreed on the IAH Centurion Lounge. I've always had great service as well.

  • @johnphillips81
    @johnphillips81 3 года назад

    What were the restaurants? I live in Houston

  • @ronaldramirez5401
    @ronaldramirez5401 3 года назад

    great video Sebby! funny to hear about your issues with coffee.

  • @seand99x
    @seand99x 3 года назад

    Great video thanks for sharing. my wallet, Amex Gold, Amex Blue Business plus, Amex Gold Business, Amex green, & Amex Hilton Surpass. And For those retailers who aren’t on board with Amex I use the Citi double cash and or the Quick silver card. And the Citi Costco card.

  • @baljeezy
    @baljeezy 3 года назад

    I just wanna know where u had that Peking duck

  • @jcx5663
    @jcx5663 3 года назад

    I rarely get to maximize lounge use, they're usually in another terminal or our timing getting to the Airport and take off is in a sweet spot where it doesn't make sense.

  • @Jason_The_Man
    @Jason_The_Man 3 года назад

    You had me at crab bisque! 😂

  • @JJoeisCooking
    @JJoeisCooking 3 года назад

    I like lounge access for international flights. Otherwise, it's not worth it for me when the layover is less than a couple of hours. Also I think there is plenty of food in Business Class and eating in the lounge is also not necessary.

  • @neosoul2010
    @neosoul2010 3 года назад

    Sebby...can you please list the cards. Was easier when you showed them but I get that the issuers are trippin'. Keep losing track. So please place a list in the description or something. Thank you. 😊

  • @youngalwyn1124
    @youngalwyn1124 2 года назад

    Why didn’t you edit out the PC error message that appears in the initial part of this video post? 🧐

  • @kennypowerz1267
    @kennypowerz1267 3 года назад

    Im just wondering how many credit cards do you have? It might help me if i have a multiple of credit cards for certain purchases! 👍👍

  • @NicksDynasty
    @NicksDynasty 3 года назад +1

    Hot food at my Sky Clubs. Love it

  • @adriannieves6763
    @adriannieves6763 3 года назад +1

    Can you make a video geared towards airline employees? We fly for free so airline status is not for us but lounges passes do. Just a thought.

  • @gregoryhuntington7954
    @gregoryhuntington7954 3 года назад

    Amex platinum. Centurion lounge at sfo for first time very nice!!

  • @user-rc5lh4vf9i
    @user-rc5lh4vf9i 3 года назад

    I may have missed it but did you have a daily driver card?

  • @Stonks93
    @Stonks93 3 года назад

    Doesn’t the platinum and gold have the same purchase protections? Besides the platinum having return protection.

  • @enrichgrowth617
    @enrichgrowth617 3 года назад

    u should get your ab wallet sponsored as well!!

  • @onuohafamily
    @onuohafamily 3 года назад

    Still same cards for me since q2 of amex gold, freedom flex, BBP (I use it quite often surprisingly), Marriot business and discover it for when amex isn't accepted in dining. My player 2 just got the csp so she will be referring me in a month and that will probably take out a couple cards from my wallet like Marriot business and discover

  • @joelgarcia5894
    @joelgarcia5894 3 года назад +1

    Great video 🤙

  • @mitsospiros
    @mitsospiros 3 года назад +1

    So what card does Sebby use for everyday spend? Don’t think he specified in the video.

  • @d3kingg387
    @d3kingg387 3 года назад

    Which restaurants did you eat at in Houston Chinatown ?

  • @MikeSyraxx
    @MikeSyraxx 3 года назад

    Hey sebby do you use your prestige credit for that membership thing. Ive never used it on my business platinum Amex or my chase reserve. I was wondering what your thoughts on that were and if it’s worth getting.

  • @454lin
    @454lin 3 года назад

    I only carry 2 cards. Amex Platinum and Apple Card

  • @Jason_The_Man
    @Jason_The_Man 3 года назад

    What wallet is that you are using? RFID protection? Front pocket friendly? How many cars will it hold?

  • @nopefoh
    @nopefoh 3 года назад

    oh wow i thought for Delta Sky Clubs it was strictly for departures/connections only.
    is admittance for arrivals blanket policy or case by case basis?

  • @Username85254
    @Username85254 3 года назад

    SFO centurion lounge is small but does it’s work.

  • @brandonlong818
    @brandonlong818 3 года назад

    What brand back pack did you have on in the video?

  • @frankcutronijr
    @frankcutronijr Год назад

    I will be at Salvatore Ferragamo on Halloween in Florence.

  • @AQ_EE
    @AQ_EE 3 года назад

    Was the delta's intercom sound real?

  • @MikeSyraxx
    @MikeSyraxx 3 года назад

    Can you use the Amex lounge upon arrival? I’ve read that some people managed to get in upon arrival

  • @shaligasuksomsong
    @shaligasuksomsong 3 года назад

    Gold Amex, sapphire preferred, FF, BBP Amex 🙌

  • @nuwannilanka
    @nuwannilanka 3 года назад

    So you don’t have Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserved card?

  • @faywhite7886
    @faywhite7886 3 года назад

    Airport Lounges are worth it, but wow it so depends on what your flying/terminal your in. My last 4 out of 6 flights didn't have a lounge connected for the Amex/Priority pass. (ie Delta out of LGA for one but i had 1+3 people and paying for 3 is not worth it. )

  • @bobbyhill5067
    @bobbyhill5067 3 года назад

    well f me... I just registered and submitted my application for a 125k bonus - got approved instead of trying out the pre-qualify option....sigh I didn't know about that until I scrolled all the way below.